Evening Star Newspaper, November 29, 1856, Page 3

Navtowit Tamarra—The Naiad Queen went off charmingly last night, to the delight of a brilliant audience. T For Sale and Rent. EVENING STAR. —————— 'URNISHED ROOMS.—FWO HANDSOME Parlors, (one of which can be furnished as a bedroom,) and on the first floor,can be had by | ying at 510 Twelfth street, third door from 01 Jos Paixtrxg.—Our patrons and the public are reminded that we are prepared to have their orders for Job Printing of every desorip- is pretty, as well as the ing scene is laid in one Rhine we read about, where Sir Rupert, the Foarnaught, (Mr. W. H. Briggs,) is having those castles on the irk wond House. nov 29-3t* | tion exeeuted at the shortest notice, for the something of a carouse with his knightly| J ARGE ROO MS HANDSOMELY FUR- lowest prices and in the best and most satis-| friends. Sir Rupert, it seems nished, lighted with Gas, for Rent, at No. 24 | young knight Missouri avenue, between 43g and 6th streets, on the sieare opposite the National Hotel. ually ready to ti but unfortunately has run throu; and is confoundedly “ hard up. . Our hero, “sans money or wine,”’ thinks factory manner. All wanting such work done cannot do better than to apply directly at the counter of the Star office. LARGE PARLOR AND CHAMBER, ndsomely furnished, for Rent—$30 per front Room, second storv, le room in suit or single. bis best course is to throw himself into the Rhine, especially since he is informed that there are treasures in abundance at the bot- tom of the river guarded by beautiful Naiads, and to be had by any brave and good-looking knight for the asking. month. Also one Board, if desired, on Apply at N: ol 468 10th street, between Tue Gas on tux Avesus.—Mr. Editor: per of the 24th instant I observe a “The Gas Lights,” in which you complain of the small burners on e most reason: Je terms. and E. OTTAGE AND GARDEN FOR RENT.—A Cottage House with 5 well furnished rooms, and a good garden attached, would be rented low Situated corner of M and 6th streets east, convenient to Wendell’s new Print- ing Office Possession given immediately. Ap- Ply by letter to Box 293, City Post Office. the Government lamps on Pennsylvania ave- nue. Absence from the city has prevented me from furnishing you sooner with the ex- planation which I now propose to make, and which I trust will be entirely satisfactory to Sir Rupert (scene 2) seeks the haunts of the Naiads by moonlight, meets the water queen, (Mrs. Phillips,) is enchanted by her syren song, and plunges after her as she sinks be- neath the dark waters of the Rhine. “ But, oh! what a sight es o’ the Knight toa good tenant. ou. = The lamps originally had on them six feet burners, which only allowed them to be kept during part of the night, so as to re- in the depths of the stream bolt OR RENT —A ROOM SUITABLE FOR an Office, in the second story of the Savings’ Penn avenue, corner of ith street Apply at the Savings’ Bank, orof S. %. cust of the gas consumed within the appropriation made for the purpose by Complaint was made that the lamps were not kept burning all night; A grand stalactite hall, Like the cave of Fingal, Roseaboveandabouthim Great fishesand small around him, regardless of danger, Bank building, the Government HILL, E street. nov Came th: and particularly by members of C And seemed af agog for a peep at the stranger.’ OR RENT.—A BRICK DWELLING, SIT- uated on Virginia avenue, Island, between 10th and 11th streets, No. 251. Rent moderate. Inquire at J. W. THOMPSON & RRO.’S, 269 Penn. avenue, between 10th and 11th streets. south side. Possession given immediately. nov 28-3t whose liberality the city is indeb' Avenue being lighted with gas So, to re laint by keeping the lamps t, it was found neceasa: Teduce the size of the burner to five Sir Rupert, who, barring some peccadilloes, is a young man of strict morality, feels rather move this com lighted all nig! ——‘ and every nerve thrilled, As scores of young women ‘There are co many lamps on the Avenue (be- ving and swimming, OR RENT —THREE FURNISHED ‘Two on the first floor. Parlor and Cha:nber communicating, and a Chamber on the Till the vision a perfect quandary put him in. All slightly acoutred in gauzes and lawns came, floating around him like so many ing nearly three to one on the cross streets) that I do not think there can be any just cause of complaint of a want of sufficient light. second flcor, all well an comfortably furnished ; with gas fixtures complete ; situated in one of the lesirable neighborhoods of No. 402 F street, one door east of 7th. (1) For all useful purposes there is in my judgment, ample light on the Avenue Vastly more than on any of the cross streets, the Jamps on which are under the superintendence However, our hero conquers his blushes, | most agreeable, and swears eternal fidelity to the Naiad Queen, and hints to her how very convenient a little of the riches laying around loose there would q OR RENT.—TWO be to enable them to set up housekeeping on of the company. I am strengthened in this NEWLY BUILT Houses on Ist Capitol street, opposite Braun’s Ice House, about a square from the new Congres- sional Printing Office, to agood and punctual tenant. Terms modezate. Apply at LORENZ THOMA’S, Pean. avenue, between 11th and 12th opinion by the fact that in Boston and Lowell five feet burners are used, and in the city of ork only three feet burners. (2.) If the pressure is properly regulated by the Company, I do not think there would be aby complaint of want of light from the five feet dry land.» She confidingly consents to be his bride, and with her magic wand. compels the monster of the deep to ‘‘open his ponderous jaws,” disclosing the treasures of the mighty mong which are immense boxes piled nov 27-lw* OR RENT —A COMFORTABLE HOUSE, with gas fixtures, good yard, brick stable and on south B street, Capitol Hill. In- EPH INGLE, New Jersey avenue, pyramidially, ‘diamonds,’ &e , &o. help himself, and allows him to go ashore with a boatload of money to ‘‘ fix things’’ for the marriage ceremony. burners, provided the gas is of guod quality ; but if, as has been the case, the pressure at one time is too groat and at another too little, the difference of light will be obvious to the casual observer, (3) The pressure latterly She tells her lover to nov 24-lwé&eott— URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—EN- quire on the premises, No. 285 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, south side. Meantime ‘Schnapps,”” faithful squire of Sir amongst the nymphs and gets into various dif- (Jefferson,) the has been very great, and five feet burners upert, has blundered have been made to show, in the day time, a consumption of seven cubic feet of gas per ficulties, not the least of which is the having hour, and other burners in the same propor- an immense fish-like tail fastened upon him W\Wo FRAME HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.—Houses No 48 and 50 Louisiana ave- nue, between 6th and 7th streets he location is a desirabie one. and offers a rare chance fora good Terms easy. Applyto Kk. K. LUN DY. No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown, or No. 46 Louisiana avenue, Washington nov 14-tf tion to their size, (4 ) But after all, the question, so far as the gov- ernment lamps are concerned, is whether they & part or the whole of If the former, then we can use six feet burners, but if the latter, we must use by one of the mischievous maids, in revenge for his inconstancy, Both Schnapps and Sir Rupert, in the course of their sub-marine travels, meet with the malignant opposition of ‘“Amphibeo” the Demon of the Khine (E. Adams) and his followers, ‘‘ Finback,’’ ‘‘Gog- shall be kept burning five feet burners, or the appropriation would OR SALE OR RENT—ONE OF THOSE e dwelling Houses on C street, between 2d, containing Water, Gas, Furnace, Ranges, and all otber conveniences of a first class ‘The Houre will be sold a great bar- premises, or 12th street and WARD. (Intel& Union} gle Eye,” “Phantom Face,’’ “ Scaly Skin,’’ “Carbuncle”? and ‘Sorrel Top, astonishing transformations, combats, &c , re- sult therefrom. Now, when Sir Rupert returns to the baro- nial hall with the treasure, he debts, abjures all excess and inebriety, and en beexceeded The Corporation lamps are ex- tinguished at 12 o'clock, which is a source of citizens as well as so- e better to use even three feet burners, as in New York, and keep them lighted all night, than six feet burners and keep them lighted only half the night. great complaint amon; rolls himself a member of the Temperance So- OR SALE—A NUMBER OF FARMS, twenty acres and upwards, or divided to suit purchasers, situated in the Dis- trict, Maryland, or Virginia Also, some of the most desirable Property in this city, consisting of Dwelling Houses and va- cant Lots. Persons wishing to invest money in the Metropolis of the Nation or vicinity wiil do wellto give meacall before purchasing. {’er- sons having property to dispose of can have it nm reasonable terms. Money proft:bly on Real Estate securities, and loans negotiated. ApplytoZ. W. McKNEW., Genere! Agent, Congressional Globe Office. i : have no control over “the lamps in front of the Post Office buildings ”” ScperisteNveNt OF GAs CONSUMED In THE CapiToL, &c Notes by the Editor —1. The superintend- ent evidently did but his duty in reducing the burner: so as to bring the coat of the gas con- sumed on the Avenue within the appropria- tion made to pay for it. complaint against the Avenue lamps, howev- er, is the condition of some of them at times. Three or four nights since, while most of them were burning well, here and there there was one almost extinguished. We could account ciety. He then announces his determination to take a wife; but, instead of inserting the name of the Naiad Queen in the marriage li- cenge, as in honor bound, he goes and pledges himself to somebody else—the Lady Una Lau chausen (Miss Graham ) Then comes trouble; upon revenge, raizes a storm which floods the castle, and with her lieutenant, ‘‘ Idex” (Miss Parker,) arms and drills her Amazons, and marching upon Sir Rupert and his followers vanquishes them in short order. Naiad Queen is really a very magnanimous November 27th. jueen regolves The main cause of ee OR RENT —PHREK LARGE WELL finished Rooms, with Gas Fixtures Apply remises to ALEX. RUTHERFORD, Marble Yard, opposite National Theatre, young lady, and in scene fifth of the last act she pardons her faithless lover, joins his hands with her rival, promises to look after their temporal interests, and vanishes in a blaze of lory. Thisisthe bare thread of the tale. for that fact satisfactorily, only on the as- sumption that such of them as were dim had 2. The superintendent forgets that the streets of Washington are much wider than | Our readers must see it to judge of its exqui- OR SALF. OR RENT—A DESIRABLE small place near Bladensburg Depot, con- taining about twenty acres of land. The improve- ments are a small Cottage Dwelling, Carriage- house, Stable, &c ; well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. The soll 1s well adapted to oses of a inarket garden end dairy Ae those of Boston, Lowell, or New York; and, therefore, that to light them as well, necesaa- tily requires larger burners than are in use in the streets of the other cities named above. Pennsylvania avenue is 160 feet wide; while mone of the business streets of either of the Borthern cities are more than fifty feet wide, from curb to eurb, if we remember correctly. site beauties as a spectacle. The performance for families takes place To-night, for Jefferson's ben- efit, a great bill is put up, and his friends and admirers may count on seeing si day night has been assigned for t the gifted scenic artist—Getz. this afternoon. . W. McKNEW Congressioval Glo: nov 17-e02w OR RENT_—WITH OR WITHOUT Board, 3. The Washington Gas Company have of late put in their works what are called preas- ure guages, to do precisely that which the su- Cagep a? Last—Rar 1n Prison '—Offcer returned to this city last evening from Fairfax Court House, Virginia, where he three neatly furnished Rooms, No FOR RENT —TWO very eligible rooms over my store will be unctual and permanent tenant. LARK, Upholsterer and P. per Hanger, No. 248, north side Penn. avenue, be- rintendent here recommends FFICE ROOMS n operation next week, we hear, and will k-ep the pressure on all burners in the city at pre- cisely three inches; the standard in use in all the northern cities. 4. The pressure shown on the few burners bad been to see a prisoner, supposed to be Ray, one of the burglars who escaped from our county jail previous to the late term of rented low toa Apply toL. F the Criminal Court. Officer King says he is the identical person. He had been employed ouse by Mr. H. Monroe, black- tween 12th and 1:h streets. nov 27-e03t* FIRST-CLASS RESIDENCE IN GEORGETOWN, D.C , FOR RENT.— for rent her late residence at the corner of Fayette and Fourth streets, Georgetown, immediately opposite the Convent This is one of the largest and best finished houses in the District of Columbia, having all the modern improvements contained in the first-class houses of the Northern cities. There is attached a large cistern in the yard, carriage-house, and stable for several horses. ae peap of the purest water in the immediate icin lighted in the day time is no criterion for judging of the consumption at night. day time heretofore the pressure has been, of course, great upon the (perhaps) 100 burners lighted; at night, with, it may be, ten thou- sand lighted, it has been much less and more regular. The day-time pressure is by no means a correct standard We have no doubt that the return of the su- perintendent from his northern trip in search of improvements for these lights will rectify the main trouble with the Avenue lamps—we smith, having assumed the name of John Em- Mr Monroe says he is an excellent Ray was arrested there for rob- bing a store at that place of goods amounting in value to several hundred dollars. his arrest, Ray has boasted of his connexion with the Washington burglaries. We presume that he will have to be tried for the offence committed in Virginia, and after he has suffered the penalty there he ean be demanded and tried for the offences here The subscriber offers of the Visitation. The locality 1s high and salubrious, and in a quiet and highly respectable neighborhood. Possession given immediately. For further particulars inquire next door to the Mrs. ANNE R. O’NEAL. The punishment for the burglary committed there is ten years’ imprisonment in the State's rison at Richmond. The evidence against positive, we hear, and, in Virginia, his conviction is sure beyond mean with reference to their cleanliness; for We can testify to the fidelity with which he attends to this business when here. Tas Inivmixation.— Among the many uestion. At the end of his term he will doubtless be brought OR RENT —THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Penn avenue, between 6th ard 7th streets, over A. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, suita- t-class Boarding-House. It is now pair. Possession given Inquire of A. HOOVER & SON, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th beautiful illuminations on Capitol Hill and its neighborhood was the residence of Major Bar- ker and his sons, near the Navy Yard. The Bumerous windows of three sides of the house were fully illuminated, and draped with the transparent red, white and bi: ors. On the topof the piazsa, around the two back for trial here if witnesses against him should survive. Pitrerine For,.—Yesterday, as watehmen Norwood and Bird were in search of evidence in a larceny case, they came upon two colored girls in the act of removing wood from a wood oc 30-tf fronts, transparencies of the thirty-one States URNISHED ROOMS.—SEVERAL CHAM- bers suitable for gentlemen, are for Rent. In- (on the premises, comer of F and 13th streets, yard wear Seventh street taken before Justice Donn, an the owner of the wood, released with a lecture. of the Union were placed, represented each by @ star, and intermingled with the “ bright particular stars’’ the nineteen glorious Demo- by request of nov 17-ec6t® They put in the plea of poverty as an excuse, cratic States, each honored name of which saying that they bad not the means to buy s was distinguished by its own OR SALE.—THE SUBSCRIBER IS AU- rivate sal> a two-story and Lot, situated on 12th street, load of wood, and the dealers would not sell They were advised to ask for fuel when they wanted it, and never take it without permission. thorized to sell at attic Frame House an between M and N streets, N joinirg vacant Lot parency. Four very large illuminated pic- tures occupied conspicuous laxy—the first a brilliant red star, surrounded by the names of Buchanan and Breckinridge; them a few sticks. 0.331. Also, the ad- Terms: One-third cash; the balance in seven instalments, at six months apart. Possession the second a cock, ‘ the herald of the morn,” in the act of proclaiming our victory over Finat Hearixe.—Wm. Johnson alias Phil- darkness and desolation; the third the God- lip Killian alias Phillip Keelan, John Wroe given iromediately, JAS T. FERRY. OR RENT OR LEASE—DWELLING- House 332, north side Penn. avenue, between One of the finest locations in the city for profefsiogal or business men res dess of Liberty, seated, “calm as a summer's morning,’’ under an arch composed o! the atriotic States, with old Pennsylva- eystone, surmounted by an eagle— the pillars of the arch inscribed with the and John Barkman, were brought out for a final hearing before Justice Donn, on the charge of stealing bacon from J. Peddicord. Mr. Wharton appeared for defence. timony of several persons was given, and the 9th and 10th streets a punctual tenant the rent will be moderat P remises to GEO. H. B WHITE & - orto CHAS. H LANE, Gents Furnishing Store, 424 Penn. avenue, near 4 street. nov 12 names of the President and Vice President elect, the pedestal bearing the mottoes: Equal ; Purity of the ballot-box, parties were all committed for trial at the A considerable quantity of the bacon was recovered and restored to the Criminal Court. rights, equal la Religious toleration. Messrs. Norwood and Bird, of the PLENDID FLOWEKS AND FEATH- ERS just opened at GEO. H. CASSI ® magnificent eagle, and very indigoant and fierce supporting a scroll inscribed with the names of Buchanan and Breckinridge; her auxiliaty guard, deserve credit for the man- agement of these arresta. DY’S, successors to A. ‘ate, 314 Ps vania avenue. talons grasping the lictor’s reds and axe; her Circuit Court.—This court has been en- LAGER BEER BREWERY. IHE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN- forms the public that he has established a LAGER BEEK BREWERY, near the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 19th street, where he has constantly on hand a prime article, which Is a healthful and pleasant beverage, and is highly recommended as such by the Faculty I sell Lager Beer by the kegs or bottles at rea- sonable prices, and send it to any part of the city free of charze for the accommodation of familes. CHARLES GERECHE. THIRD GRAND OPENING OF NEW 2 TALMAS AND SHAWLS. UST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK, purchased by the subscriber last week from the bandsomest and best stocks in the above named city, the most beautiful assortment ever breast guarded by the national symbols of Union, from which impenetrable shield the broken arrows of Disunion, Intolerance, Fa- naticism, Know-Nothingiem, rowdyism, ruf- fianism. are seen falling harmless to the gaged during two days with the trial of the case of Harry vs. Magee A trespass case, which attracts the attention of the members of Assav.t anv Batrery.—Thursday night, an was arrested for assaulting m. J. Gary. He was held to bail for his appearance at the Criminal Court. On the procession assing thes ti for the evening muc ~ ne ceclies ta interest was exgited in the ranks, and cordial interchanges of salutes and salvos and cheers took Place; and the place was bonored durin; of illumination by thron, & the whole evening g3 of visitors, among the several city bands of music. Fongrat —Columbia Lodge, [. 0. 0. F., yesterday afternoon proceeded to Bladens- burg, and attended the funeral of their late fellow member and P. G. Edward Scott. Startiing Incipent ar a Spreitvan Cir- cLB.—A rich incident took night at a house on D had gathered around a table place on Thursday where @ party Warca Retcrss —Charles Carroll, drunk in the street; reprimanded and dismissed. ofered for sale in this city. FRANK A McGEE, 244 Pa. avenue, between 12th and 13th sts. to witness the James Semmes, disorderly, and firing a pistol in the house of Mr. Downs; committed to jail spirits by a Professor of th rth. The Professor, ras sedate and spectacled, had stati DAERNOIS HOTEL. R. 6. DIVERNOIS BEGS TO INFORM in default of security to keep the peace. —_— MARRIED, joned hi by the table and was proceedi ‘ bern the inhabitants of the other wo tators sat in attentive silen: a¥il his friends and the rid. The spec- that he has now opened ce, some skeptical, ublic in general, is new Hotel os | Pennsylvani: avenue, between 17th and: some half believing, but al mouths wide ajar On the 25th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Egleson, 3. ER, formerly of this city, l curious and with Said the Professor: “ Will ‘This Establishment is newly and elegantly furn- ished on the most modern and improved principle and Miss ALICE 6. JONES, daughter of Major Elisha Jones, of Montgomery county, Md. Noanswer. With increased “* Will the spirits rap?” Yet no with Salooos and d last time, and with pain- Private Apartments The plied witn the choicest Wines and Game and other delicacies response. Third, an: ful impressiveness - ’ At this moment and as if the question, a brick, probably d Onthe 2tb instant, Mrs ANNE CONNOR, the wife of Mr. J. Co :nor, aged 40 years, a native Private Dinner and Supper Parties peompely of County Tyrone, Ireland, but forthe last 20 years a resident of Washington. id attended to tn a irtof t Tandom by some rowdy passing, struck the supplied and at A way p e city. ‘able d’hote at 3% o’clock, on Sundays at2. | door with such tr break through emphasis in the Her funeral will take place on To-Morrow, 30th Instant, at 4 o'clock. from her late residence, cor- ner of 9h street and Virginia avenue, Island. * jendous momentum as to panel, and it lodged with SINS, ALMONDS, &c. dat of the start ‘ circle’ seattered with con- siderable suddenness; that some tall scream- ing exgued ; and that it was some time before 250 whole, half, and 1,000 pounds Soft Shell ALMONDS CREAM NUTS +, On the 26th instant, after a short b: inful t)1- We learn that the ich he bore with chiistaln! howe, SPRING, in the 234 friends of the family are ‘ain fortitude, year of his age. rter boxes RAISINS CURRANTS 58 bushels GRUUND NUTS respectfully invi- at least the lady portion of the he residence of his were restored to their equilibrium ted to attend his funeral from t! uncle, Thomas Grady, on D, between 13th and 10 boxes CITRON 50 dozen jars PICKLES 30 wholeand half barrels do 10 barrels CRANBERAIES on To Morrow (Sunday) Afternoon, * it, aftera onged {iL ie, tm th sist Neue cr a Mititrasy —The Lancaster Fencibles, 3 company, are said to be eity on the 4th of March Just received and for sale ONEDIAH FEAST: oge. MURR. thy & SEMMES. | AUCTION SALBS. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALES. ee THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ATALOGUE SALE OF A CHUICE COL- lection of English and American Stan- On FRIDAY and SATURDAY EVENINGS, November 28th and 29th, at 6 o’clock, | shall, at the auction rooms. an exten- sive consignment of E NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. From California. The telegraphic agent furnishes ur with the following California news by the steamship Illinois, but the dispatch does not state at what port or when the vessel arrived : The Illinois connected with the Sonora om the Pacitic side, which brow, $2 250,000. Sbe left San Francisco on the evening of the Sth _ The sloop-of-war Saratoga left Aspinwall on tie 12th inst. for Norfolk, via Havana. ke the George Law, on Nov > long 70° 30° Tue Evection.—Returns received u o’clock that day foot up Buchanan 14,000 , TELEGRAPH f Fine English Engravings.—We will at the salesroom (up stairs) D streets, without reserve, on WEDNESDAY, December 34, at 11 2 m . ry of rate Bnglish EK ever submitted to auction In the Uni 5 They comprise the best works of Landseer, Cooper, Hayter, Knight, Hi lise, Herring, Wikie, Frank Stone, &c.,&c ; and are from the eminent London publishing firms of Ackerman, Graves, Moon, Tezg and Fores. Dawn Revealing the New World to Columbus, just published Presentation of he Magna Charta of the Pilgrim Fathers drial of Lord Wm. Russell and Coronation of Queen Victoria nding Mate and Mated sell at public a corner of Seventh lish Standard Books, illustrated works, ich are the works of Sir Robert Peel, Lord Jobn Kussell, and many others, with a rare selection of Standard, Poetical, Historical, and Miscelianeous Works. » Ansdell, Mac- JAS. C. MeGUIRE, cht down nearly By BONTZ & COOMBS, Auctioneers. .XCELLENT HOUSEHOLD AND KIT- chen Furniture at Auction.—On MON- DAY, the Ist of December, at 9 o’clocka m., we shall sell infront or our Auction Rooms, on 7th street, near the Northern Market, the House hold Effects of a gentleman leaving thecity, such The Ilinois « Frank Stone’s Im An Incident near Waiting for the Ferry Peninsular and Waterloo Heroes Landseer's Night and Morning Death of th» Stag and the Combat Barrand’s Picture of ‘ Our Saviour.”? of finely Colored English Hunting ni es "s Feeding of the Horse and the Halt ounded Hound and The Straw Yards Trial Scene of Charles the First, and the Earl of Mahogany Sofas and Chairs ore was nothing definite concern One beautiful solid mahogany Wardrobe Mahogany and other Beds.eads 1 large French plaie Looking-glass Cene and wood-reat Cheirs Lounges and Rocking Chairs Centre Table, Washstands Carpets, Ollcloths 1 fine Feather Bed, Bo!sters and Pillows A lot of Stoves, among which fsa fine Radiator China, Glass and Crockery Together with many other articles, too numer- ous to mention. Terms: All sums under #20, cash ; over $20 a credit of 30 and 60 days will be given. BONTZ & CUOMBS, Nearly full returns in San Francisco give Buchanan 100 over Fremont, and the jatter nearly 3.700 over Fillmore The Republican legislative ticket prevailed in San Francisco county, though the Buchauan electoral ticket would probably have 100 ma- And some 200 other subjects worthy the atten- tion of the admirers of the splendid Art of En- Parties wishin; ems Of art shoul: The vote in the city is much smaller than at the Btate election last year. bated to the unuvoidable absence of working The election passed off quietly Advices received by telegraph on the day state that @ fire was to furnish their rooms with not fail to see this collection, je sale of which is positive and gexuine They will be arranged at the rooms as above Ladies invited: of the steamer’s sailing raging at Sacramento, in the National Theatre D. L. Wells, the Republican candidate for sheriff of Anador county was killed on the 2d, by being thrown frow his carriage The Inaians in California were still restive. tien. Costy hal a fight with a party on the Kiamoth river, billing several. Another par- attacked the whites near Bald Mountain, killing many The advices from Oregon. Washington, and the Sandwich Islands are un. portant. The trigate Independence sa.'ed from Nav igators’ Island previous to the 2a of Juac. A GREEN, Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. WoO NEW TWO-STORY FRAME Houses and Lets in the First Ward at Auction.—On MONDAY, the Ist day of De- cember next, I shall sell, at4 o'clock p m, in front of the premises, two handsome new two- a front each of 15 foot alley between them, and 26 feetdeep Also the Lots on whict: part Lot 15, insquare No. 31 bed property is handsomely lo- fronting on 24th street west, between north H streets, in the First Ward Terms: One-half cash; balance tn 6 and 12 months, for notes hearing Interest. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. By BARNARD & BUCKEY; Georg *XCELLENT HOUSEKOLD FUKN ture at Auction —On MONDAY 3 OR ING, Ist December, at 10 o'clock, we wilh sel!,at the iesidence of Mr F street, between Washington and Congress strects, the eatire Household Furniture, as Mahogany Sofa and Chairs Marble top Sofa and Centre Table Mahogany Bookcase and Secretary Dining and Side Tables Giasses and Curtains all, and other Carpets Three Cottage Chamber Sets Beds, Mattresses, and Bedding Bureaus, Wardrobes, Totlet Sets China and Glass Wi Refrigerator Safe, Cooking Utensils, story frame Hou: feet, witha two an they stand, bei: ‘The above desc » Knives and Porks Death of a Distinguished Showman. New York, Nov. 29.—Gen. Rafus Welch, the great American circus proprietor, died here last night, of typhoid fever Thalberg’s Second Series New Yorn, Nov. 29 —Thalberg’s Concert came off last night, with the most brilliant It was the largest audience before a similar performance since the Jenny Lind A GREEN, Auct. : By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ERY EXTENSINE PAWNBROKER’'S Saie ef unredeemed Pledges.—On TUES- DAY, 24 day of December next, I my auction rooms, corner of 7th and WD st commencing at 10 o’clock a m ,an extensive as- sortment of the following articles, to wit: 75 Fine Gold Huntin; 20 Gold Fob and Nec’ A good assortment of Jewelry in 2cts A complete set of Surgical Instruments Guns, Pistols, &c. Auctioneers G_McGUIRE, Auctioneer E SALE OF REAL ESTATE able Wharf Property atand th end of 7th street west, under By virtue of 2 deed of trust, dated 854, and recorded in Liber J. A.8., No » et seq . we shail proceed to sell. on MONDAY, the Ist day of December next, at 12 o’clock M , at public anction, to the higbest bid- der, all that property lying in the city cf Wash- ngton, D.C, knowa in the plat of said city as square numbered 472, together with the improve- in, (excepting 2 certain lot of ¢ therein betonging to the heirs of the Frazier;) the entire wharf property ly’ sald square, (472,) known as Pege’s wharf p ty; the whole of square 471 lots3, 4, 5, and 6, in and Silver Watches From Santa Fr. 23 —The barta Fe mail, to the 25th of October, bas arrived. The Indians in thst region were qaiet engines were about to be put in operation in placer mining at Santa Fe. ISAAC HERZBERG. Sr. Louis, Nov A. GREEN, Auct’r. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ONTINTUTION SALE OE VALUABLE uilding Lets at Auction.—OUn TUES- DAY, the 2d day of December next, I shall sell, in front of the premises, commencing at 49’clock P m.,alithe Lots not sold of Square No. 441, subdivided into handsome building lots, fronting on 6th and 7th streets west and Sand T streets north. Plats can be seen at my auction rooms ‘Title direct from the Government and indispu- Democratic Rejoicing E 27 —The Democrats of y are celebrating th al victory this evening by a torca-light The gathering is large aud the age’s subdivision of The property will be sold in lots to suit Also, the steamer George Page, now plying be- n and Alexandria Terms: One half cash, and tte balance at six » on notes bearing interest, satisfactoriiy Terms: QOne-fourth cash; balance in one, two, three, four, and five years, notes jor the deferred payments, bearing interest from the day of sales A deed given and a deed of trust taken. A. GREEN, Auet’r. Town Election Sale will commence onthe wharf west of square New Havex, Conn All conveyancing at the cost If the purchaser er purebasers © i comply with the terims of sale within five di thereafer the Trustees reserve the ri at the risk and expense of the defa purchaser to give Nov. 27 —At the town ser or purchasers, after ziving five days’ previous notice in the National In‘elligencer. JOHN T. FENWICK, RICHARD WALLACH Closing of the New York Canals Avsasy, Nov. 27 —The Canal Commit+o ers will close the State ec December, unles: they should be ehoukd svoner closed by ice. YLOR & MAURY’S RECENT IM. portations —The following valuable and interesting works will be found amongsta variety of English Books recently received from England. many of which are at considerably redu: ces and especially suited for the approaching fes- y OUSE AND LOT, FURNITURE, &c., at Auction.—On MONDAY NOON, we will sell, at 4 o'clock, Lots 14 and 15, in Beal’s addition to Georgetown, fronting 20 feet 6 Inches on the west side of Washington street. near to and north of Bridge street, and run- ning back 120 fret, improved with a two-story frame dwelling, back building, &c ‘Terms cash; and all conveyancing at the €x- pense of the purchaser At the same piace, at 3 o'clock, we will cell in the house an assortment of Furniture, &c Wardrobe, Chairs, Tables, Stove Bedstead, Mattresses, Washbstand. &c , &c. BARNARD & BUCKEY, The Defalcation Provivesce, R. I, Nov. 27.—The sproant taken from the Arcade Bank is not more than one fourth what has been represented. There was no attempt to escape arty pledged all he possessed to in is bondsmen, and left with their consext. The Slave Trado aquin Negrot, and De Mena, a well known cezar desier of this city, have been held to batl, one in five snd the cther in ten thousand dollers. on the charge of being engaged in the slave trade Book of Celebrated Poems; the best poems jn the English language; one beautifully printed 8vo volume, withelghty ilustrations by the first artists, cloth, gilt edzes, #4 Crutkshanks’ Three Courses and a Desert, fifty humorous illustrations, 1 25 Book of Family Crests,2 volumes, over four thousand cuts of crests, 25.50 Furniture and House Decoration, 4to , six hun- dred illustrations, $6 Gallery of the Graces, or Beauties of Britieh Poets. 36 beautiful plates, morocco, richly gilt, Bostox, Nov. 28 8 of Natore, by Mudie, 57 colored andseer, jr , $3 Puss {n Boots, 12 fae illustrations, fancy covers, By A. GREEN, Auctioneer IRAME HOUSE AND LUT AND FOUR Building Lots at Auction.—Un FRI- DAY, the lth instant, I shall sell, in front of the remises, at 4}¢ o’clock p.m_, west part of Lot No 2, in Square No 996, having a front of 16 feet cn south K, between running back about 5 the improvements, which are a Juntius’s Letters. complete in two volumes, &2 . Kohl’s Russia—St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Baltimore Markets Bartiworg, Noy. 29 —Flour is unchanged; Howard street. Ohio and City $6.50 steady; gocd to prime reds $1 450 $1 50, and good to prime whites $1 524$1 6 hanged; new white 4555, new Moore’s Irish Melodies, {llustrated edition. Tinted and embellished with splendid g8 from pictures painted expressly for the work by Mnu'ready, jr , $7 Nicholson’s Operative 5 Machinist, 150 plates, #4 50 uilder and Workman’s New Di- rectory, 4to , 150 plates, $6 Percy’s Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, echanic and British Whisky is firmer; City and Obiv 3a3ic aque se SUSE KEF PING ARTICLES.—TABLE ery, a fine assortment of superior queli- clinary articles of all kinds Painted Tin Toilet Ware, insets and slagie Tongs, Shovels, Andirons, Fenders, Sed irons, &e Wood Saws and Axee Door Mats, Brooms, Brashes of all kinds, and almost every useful article required in Louse iz cheep at my House-Furichin “S 590 Seventh street N.M. Mc6REGOR, MORE NEW CLOAKS A’ UST OPENED TO-DAY, &c. balance of seid Lot No be subdivided in lots to suit purchasers es fine ook of Ancient Ballads, illustrated, antique gilt edges, $3 75 Robinson Crusoe, with 26 illustrations, on wood and steel, 125 Sauntering about London, 75cents Sculpture, Specimens of Ancient and Mecdern, Also, all of Lot No. 13. in same squace, baving 2 front on 12th street east, between land K streets south, having a front of 47 feet by 97 fret deep, which wiil be divided and sold in lots to suit This property is near the Navy Yard, and near the residence of Mrs. Spicers Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6, 12, 18 es of Young Ladies, Young Gentlemen eS H & ? | and 23 months, for notes bearing interest from and Young Couples, 18 illustrations, by Phiz, $1 Stuart’s Antiquities of Athens, and other Mon- uments of Greece, 70 beautiful plates, with the measurements, details, &c., 275 ‘Lasso’s Jerusalem Delivered, 24 engravings on wood and 8 on steel, $1 25 Walker’s Anal Critical View of new editions, 72 drawings from !ife, 86 Bon @aultier’s Book of Ballads, {ilustrated by Crowquill, Leech, and Doyle, $225 A Cracker Bon Bon for Christmas Parties, by Brough, illustrated, $1 Round Games for a!l Parties, for Old and Young, gilt ed, iven and a deed of trust taken Title indisputabie Wererocoms, No ale is postponed in conse- quence of the rain until FRIDAY, the 2st inst , A. GREEN, Auctioneer. is of Beanty in Wemen and ypothesses res| BEAUTIFUL stock of new style Velvetand Cloth CLOAKS, some very desirable gray cloths in the lot UJ" The above Saie is further Postpened, in consequence of the rain, uctil THURSDAY, the 27th instast, same hour d A. GREEN, Auct’r. U7" The above sale is still further pest- poned until MONDAY, the first day of December next, same hour and place. 3 A. GREEN, Auctioneer. rocha SHAWLS; fine pie'n Shawls, with a large of a'l kinds of Mourning Goods; to which we ask the special attention of COLLEY & SEARS, nov 22-eo6t 513 7th st , 3 doors north Pa av \ew aoups For THE FALL TRADE. Now openiag another and very large supply of new and elegant Goods for gentiemen’s wear, Long and square fe of Johnson, 10 vols , 50 plates, $10 are Studies of Heads, finely drawn on stone, Lardner’s Popular Astronomy, 119 cuts, 13mo , Punch’s Pictures—Pictures from the Portfolio of me Punch, 600 {illustrations by Leech, | vol , Dress Shirts, in Under Shirts an Gentlemen’s Travelling Shawls, do Kid and Warm Gloves,do Scarfs, Stocks, Ties, &« do Dressing Robes, do Walking Canes, do Umbrellas, Perfamery, &c , Gur assortment from recent additions Is com- plete ‘nail its departments, and buying exclusively for cash, we are enabled to offar the best Goods, at the lowest and uniform prices, at STEVENS’ Seles Room, Browns’ Hotel. NEW LIVERY STABLE, Eighth Street, tetween D and EB. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ERECTED A commodious stable on #th street, having room enough for over fifty bor- ses. and a capital Carriag: House of 27 ‘bis estabilshment is now, open for the reception of Horses on livery, and for the hiring and selling of horses. Be has also for rent a fine larve Room immedi- ately over his carriage house, 27 by 00 feet, suite- ralmostany purpose There ts alsosieep! brunks for persons bringing servants, and the whole establishment is lighted with gas He would also call bringing produce to market, to the five yard ad- jotning the stable, where wagons oan be safely secured during the night ‘Fhe whole establishment is uncer the charge of Wa. Hicxs, well Known tostable men in this JOHN C. COOK. On WEDNESDAY, the 3d day of December next, I sell, in front of the premises, at 4 o’clock -m , Lot D, in snbdivision of original lot No. 7, n square No. 349, having a front of 25 feeton the south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and lith streets west running back to an al- containing 2,613 feet, with the improvement, ich is a good Brick House, containing twelve conveulently-arranged rooms, wide cellar; the gas and store fixtures to Book of Costume, or Annals of Fashion, by a Lady of Rank ; Svo., numerous illustrations, gilt ood’s Comie Annual, 40 lilustrations by Leech, 5 Drawing Book of the Government School of De- *hamber’s History of the Russian War, didiy illustrated with maps and plates, 83 The work of Canova in Peulpture and Model- ling, engraved in outline by Henry Moses, with descriptions and a biographical memoir; 3 splen- TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, ner 9th st. COAL—UCUAL—COAL. WAYS ON HAND, WHITE ASH, RED ASH, LEHIGH, and CUMBERLAND COAL. Also, PINE, OAK, and HICKORY WOOD. Coal kept under cover. 2,240 Ibs. to the ton. T J.& W. M. GALT, N_ W.. cor. lath and C sts., No 537, one square south of Penn. ave. CLOCKS !—CLOCKS!—CLOCKS, NLY THINK OF IT,-GOOD CLOCKS from $1 50 up to $30,— warranted to go right;—over 65 different styies of Clocks to selectfrom. Also, Clock Cords = Weights, Keys, Balls. the material line. Cal ‘This property is handsomely located, being that west of the Confectionery Store Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, the purchaser to give notes for the de- ferred payments, bearing interest from the day of did volumes, #12 A deed given and a deed of trust taken. All conveyance at the cost of tre purchaser. A. GREEN, Auct’r. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ALE OF SUPERIOR FURNITURE, Oil Paintings, French China, © are, Bronzes, Plated G Auction.— On WEDNESDAY MORNING, December 3d, at 10 o’clock, I shall sell, at my iron Hall,) a handsome essort- urniture and other useful House- auction rooms, ment of Cabinet keeping Articles, consistin, Elegent rosewood walnut ‘arlor Suits, covered Rosewood and walnut Centre Tables,marble-tops Gilt frame French plate Mirrors Several very @ne O11 Paintings Walnut and mahogany Dressing Bureaus, marble Olls, and everything in and see for yourselves, at J ROBINSON’S, 349 Pennsylvania avenue, op- posite Browns’ Hotel. PENNSYLVANI No. 414 Seventh st., between G and M. HE PERSONS FORMING THAIS Com- pany have jong been of the opinion that an e would be derived both by themselves and by the citizens of this of their Dairy could be sent With this view, they have established A DEPOT TH STREr.T, where Families, -Houses, Hotels, Balls, Fairs, &c., can be supplied, at a low price. ‘They will keep constantly on hand the follow- ANDLES, OLL, &c. 50 boxes Adamantine CANDLES Mould to Walnut Wardrobes, mahogany Arm and Parlor Set of Cottage Chamber Furniture and walnut Sofas ina Dinner Set, gold band French China Tea Sets Silver plated Castors, cut and pressed Glassware ases, handsome China Dessert Set Tron stone China Dinner Set French and tron stone China Tcilet Sets Silver-plated Tea Sets, Waiters, Spoons, and CECREAM © Do Brown and Yellow SOAP Do lace, 1f the products ‘ARCH irect to Washington Pearl STAR 2,000 pounds SALER 4 TUS 5,00 do SAL SUDA . Just received per schooner Arctic from New RRAY & SEMM FS. PENN’A AVENUE. is ose beautiful uous GUM TBETH, called t, for the exceliency all other styles of teeth, many now wearing them in this city, will cheerfully voucn. There is one Dentist in this city who bax been t, and made a bad imitation om I hereby caution the pablic Whenever a Dentist speaks agninst Allen’s Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, when properiy constructed, itis because he is ignerant Incompetent to make the work, or pay for the patent. tt 0 UN D.—ON SATURDAY MORNING last, near the Centre Marke! & BAts. with money and a memorandum of ertilesin i’, w ich the owner can have by ee enya — oi nev 17-¢ York, and for sale by Fine bronze Mantel and Tabie Ornaments Block tin Coffee and Tea Urns Mahogany and walnut Bedsiead-, mahogany Di- venus Superior Feather Beds and Curled Hair Matties- ses ing: best Boa ROLL BU Do lo PRINT SWEET CREAM, for coffee, &c Good RICH MILK, (served to families) Vani la ICE CREAM Beainor in pramiae Tapestry, Brussels, and Ingrain Carpets \o 10 With’ other articles rendering it a very at- infringing the Terms: Under 4 months credit, bearing interest. enb sad 83000 He 18 Caramel, (brown,) Strawberry, (pink,) | Crocolate, (brown $40, cash; over $40,1, 2, 3, and arsed W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. i season they will keep Y SAUSAGE, PUULTRY, EGGs, juctions of the farm. eee ICES made te order HOSIER OHN H SMOOT, NO. 119 BR ,D C., has received a ment of Woolen and Votton Hose, an for 1 adiex, Gents, Boys an BOXES MOULD CANDLES tine id Girls, of all sizes Bodo A do. . Purchasers %-e06t BARBOUR & SEMMES.